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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.97, 1,627.20 and 740.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.97, 1,627.20 and 740.65 is: 1,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.97 : 1,627.20 = 740.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.97/1,627.20 = 740.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.97x = 1,627.20 × 740.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.97x = 1,205,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,185.68/1,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.76

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